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architecture students from soochow university in suzhou, china, complete the xbamboo cabin, a serene retreat crafted from raw bamboo and timber. the 6-square-meter pavilion functions as a teahouse and meditation space. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eKaxmh5T

anrealage adds a built-in electric fan to the staff uniforms of the NTT pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. drawn from the concept of parallel travel, the clothing uses wind to demonstrate the visual and feeling of traveling through time and space. the uniforms feature hundreds of blue dots over the white fabric, a symbol of connecting with distant beings. read more: https://lnkd.in/ezm6mUsb

completing a trilogy of nautical hotels, jumeirah marsa al arab officially opens its doors along dubai's shoreline. the new resort by killa design is positioned between the iconic sail-shaped burj al arab and the wave-inspired jumeirah beach hotel, drawing inspiration from the sleek contours of superyachts. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eRbgv3Dj

it was in barcelona's gothic quarter, beneath the wrought-iron balconies and flickering gas lamps, that designboom first encountered and then drove the rolls-royce black badge spectre – an automotive enigma that merges power and darkness, romance and rebellion.

located in the sisal neighborhood of valladolid, yucatán, casa gruta is an architectural project designed by architects salvador román hernández and adela mortera villarreal. the design explores perception, scale, and materiality through an architectural and sculptural approach that evokes the feeling of a shelter, reminiscent of a cave. the residential project invites reflection on the passage of time and the relationship between the ephemeral and the eternal through the interplay of light and shadow and the dialogue between new and pre-existing structures. read more here: https://lnkd.in/ehj_RZAk

live from hong kong: designboom moderates an engaging talk on ‘Embodying the Digital: Translating AI and Digital Art into Physical Forms.’ artist sara shakeel and digital professional sylvia wang explore the tranformation of digital art into physical works. their insights dive deep into how technology shapes artistic identity. immerse yourself in the accompanying exhibition, ArtisTree Selects: The Jewel System, running from march 22 to april 27, 2025, at ArtisTree and taikoo place Swire Properties. #ArtisTreeSelects #TheJewelSystem #SwirePropertiesArtsMonth

moving nature is an animation series by loooop studio's stephane leopold (dft) that depicts animal motion through a single continuous line. the project explores the essence of movement in wildlife, illustrating sequences such as the sprint of a cheetah or the glide of a manta ray. each looped animation captures the rhythm and form of these natural motions within a minimalistic visual framework. read more here: https://lnkd.in/e27-YWEY

landscape architectural studio lj-group designs the outdoor areas of cam ranh international airport in vietnam. the development introduces a distinct approach to airport landscape design, moving beyond conventional transit environments. large curved seating and shading structures, constructed from bamboo and metal, are positioned in an irregular arrangement. the placement of shading elements is intentionally offset, creating alternating areas of sun and shade. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eRm529GT

immersive pavilions, timber masterplans, and a plush mascot: here's what's new at Expo 2025 Osaka. the landmark event is set to kick off on april 13th, staged under the theme 'designing future society for our lives', bringing together a host of national pavilions, public programming, art interventions, and private sector initiatives that will respond to global environmental challenges and explore sustainable solutions. read more here: https://lnkd.in/efippAqt

kryss is a swedish company founded in 2025 by designer svea tisell, focused on exploring the potential of a single material through experimental three-dimensional forms. using the multiweave technique, kryss' entwined objects project examines how a simple material like rope can transform into self-supporting furniture, emphasizing adaptability, material efficiency, and functional design. read more here: https://lnkd.in/er8U7cvh